Where to Find Free Summer Meals
At Feeding San Diego, we know how stressful summer can be for families that rely on school meals. During the summer, we work with sites around the county to provide free summer meals. Prepared summer meals are available at Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites, and no-cost groceries are distributed at school pantries, mobile pantries, and other summer sites.
Days and times are subject to change, and additional sites will be added. Please check this page before attending.
SFSP Meal Sites
Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), we provide free summer meals for children under 18 throughout San Diego County.
Meals come in boxes containing one week’s worth of prepared meals (e.g., five breakfasts and five lunches) to be consumed onsite or taken home. Parents or guardians can pick up meals without their kids present. Meals are served on a first-come basis.
| Site Name and Address | Meals Offered | Meal Service Days | Pickup Times | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Grande Indian Housing Authority 27000 Black Canyon Rd. Warner Springs, CA 92086 |
Pre-packaged Breakfast & Lunch | Monday through Friday | 12 to 1 p.m. | 06/10/24 – 08/09/24 |
| San Diego County Library – Jacumba Branch Jacumba Community Park, 44605 Old Hwy 80 Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934 |
Pre-packaged Breakfast & Lunch | Tuesdays | 12 to 7 p.m. | 6/11/24 – 8/20/24 |
| Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave. Vista, CA 92084 |
Pre-packaged Breakfast & Lunch | Tuesdays | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | 06/17/24 – 8/31/24 |
| Valley Center Library 29200 Cole Grade Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082 |
Pre-packaged Breakfast & Lunch | Tuesdays | 1 to 3 p.m. | 6/18/24 – 8/20/24 |
| Ramona Community Library 1275 Main St. Ramona, CA 92065 |
Pre-packaged Breakfast & Lunch | Thursdays | 12 to 1 p.m. | 7/8/24 – 8/8/24 |
Summer School Pantries
Certain school pantries stay open through the summer months to continue supporting the community. School pantries provide various dry goods and fresh produce. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags and method of transportation for the no-cost groceries.
| Site Name | Address | Distribution Days | Distribution Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Gardner Community School | 647 E St. Chula Vista, CA 91910 |
1st and 3rd Thursdays | 3:30 p.m. until food runs out | 6/6/24 until next school year |
| Warner Elementary | 30951 CA-79 Warner Springs, CA 92086 |
2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 3 to 5 p.m. | 6/11/24 until next school year |
| Castle Park Middle School | 160 Quintard St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
2nd Wednesdays | 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. | 6/12/24 until next school year |
| NHA Head Start | 3770 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 |
Wednesday 6/12/24 and Wednesday 8/21/24 |
1 to 3 p.m. | 6/12/24 and 8/21/24 |
| San Marcos Elementary | 1 Tiger Way San Marcos, CA 92069 |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | 6/12/24 until next school year |
| Borrego Springs High School | 587 Palm Canyon Dr. Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 6/18/24 until next school year |
| Porter Elementary | 445 South 47th St. San Diego, CA 92113 |
1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 9 a.m. until food runs out | 6/19/24 until next school year |
Summer Mobile Pantries
Feeding San Diego has partnered with the San Diego County Library to host free food distributions at county libraries throughout the county during the summer months.
Summer mobile pantries provide various dry goods and fresh produce. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags and wagons to carry the food, which includes pantry items and fresh produce.
| Site Name and Address | Type of Distribution | Distribution Day(s) | Distribution Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach Summer Pantry 810 Imperial Beach Blvd. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 |
Walk-Up | Wednesdays 6/5, 6/12, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 Thursday 6/20 |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | June – August 2024 |
| Poway Summer Pantry 13137 Poway Rd. Poway, CA 92064 |
Walk-Up | Wednesdays 6/12, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7 | 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. | June – August 2024 |
| Casa de Oro Summer Pantry 9805 Campo Rd. #180 Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
Walk-Up | 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 12:30 to 5 p.m. | June – August 2024 |
| Spring Valley Summer Pantry 836 Kempton St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 |
Walk-Up | 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 12:30 to 5 p.m. | June – August 8, 2024 |
| Borrego Springs Summer Pantry 2580 Country Club Road Borrego Springs, CA 92004 |
Walk-Up | Tuesday 6/18 Wednesdays 7/3, 7/17, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18 |
12 to 1 p.m. | June – September 2024 |
| Lakeside Summer Pantry 12428 Woodside Ave. Lakeside, CA 92040 |
Walk-Up | 4th Fridays | 1 to 2 p.m. | June – August 2024 |
Parks After Dark
Feeding San Diego has partnered with Parks After Dark to provide no-cost groceries at their events. Members of the community can attend Parks After Dark and enjoy music, entertainment, arts & crafts, and other activities, as well as access a variety of community resources.
Assorted dry goods and fresh produce will be available every Friday during the event. There are no Parks After Dark events on the week of the Fourth of July.
| Site Name | Address | Distribution Day | Distribution Time | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights Recreation Center | 4380 Landis St. San Diego, CA 92105 |
Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. | June 20 – August 17, 2024 |
| Linda Vista Recreation Center | 7064 Levant St. San Diego, CA 92111 |
Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. | June 20 – August 17, 2024 |
| Skyline Recreation Center | 8285 Skyline Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 |
Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. | June 20 – August 17, 2024 |
| Memorial Recreation Center | 2902 Marcy Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 |
Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. | June 20 – August 17, 2024 |
| Silver Wing Recreation Center | 3737 Arey Dr. San Diego, CA 92154 |
Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. | June 20 – July 27, 2024 |
Additional Food Resources
In addition to its summer programming, Feeding San Diego provides no-cost food distributions throughout San Diego County year-round in partnership with other non-profits, faith-based, and community organizations. You can find other distributions near you on our Find Food Map. For additional resources, please call 2-1-1.
